Lagom : The Swedish Art

of Balanced Living
 By
Linnea Dunne
Octopus Publishing
Group

Step aside Hygge. Lagom is the new Scandi lifestyle trend taking
the world by storm. This delightfully illustrated book gives you the
lowdown on this transformative approach to life and examines how
the lagom ethos has helped boost Sweden to the No.10 ranking in
2017's World Happiness Report.

Lagom (pronounced 'lah-gom') has no equivalent in the English

language but is loosely translated as 'not too little, not too much, just
right'. It is widely believed that the word comes from the Viking
term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle
and there was just enough for everyone to get a sip. But while the
anecdote may hit the nail on the head, the true etymology of the
word points to an old form of the word 'lag', which means 'law'.

Far from restrictive, lagom is a liberating concept, praising the idea

that anything more than 'just enough' is a waste of time. Crucially it
also comes with a selflessness and core belief of responsibility and
common good.

By living lagom you can:

Live a happier and more balanced life

Reduce your environmental impact

Improve your work-life balance

Free your home from clutter

Enjoy good food the Swedish way

 Grow your own and learn to forage

Cherish the relationships with those you love

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